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Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury

Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.

Missing Canterbury woman found dead after search at beach community

Henriette, 54, last seen at Woodend Beach yesterday morning.

'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his roots

Darby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.

One dead and another critically hurt in Christchurch crash

Two people were rushed to hospital but one has died, police said.

Road closed, two critical following Canterbury two-vehicle crash

Two people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital.

Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control

The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.

'NZ was her heart': Family of Kiwi mum shot dead by daughter in US prepare to bring body home

The family hopes to raise $10,000 for cremation, shipping and funeral costs.

Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight

Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.

Christchurch and Auckland get new charter schools, including French immersion

The five new charter schools include Te Rito in Kaitāia and Ecole Francaise in Auckland.

Rotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling families

The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.

DHL says Christchurch Airport $42m gateway will support exporters, importers

Fast X-ray screening capabilities will also be present at the net-zero emissions site.

Former Crusader involved in fatal charity boxing bout addresses widow in inquest

The inquest into the 2018 charity boxing death of Kain Parsons has begun in Christchurch.

Korean ski champs crash: Fourth person dies in hospital months later

The fourth person died yesterday after being in hospital since the crash in August.

'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgrace

A sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.

'I was hoping he’d get up': Trainer speaks at inquest into charity boxer's death

Early into fight, it was clear Kain Parsons' opponent had more power, inquest hears.

Christchurch woman shot dead by 14-year-old daughter in US

The teen has been charged with her mother's murder.

Canterbury on Lotto streak as three winners become millionaires in four days

It's been a massive week of Lotto wins across the region.

'I asked him not to participate': Inquest into shock charity boxing death

Kain Parsons died after injuries sustained in the ring in 2018.